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The new year has arrived and whether you need a quick cup of coffee to help with your hangover or are craving a burger and some fries, diners will have plenty of options on New Year's Day this year.Consumers looking to grab a quick bite to eat or start the new year with some retail therapy are in luck, as most national grocery and retail chains will remain open on New Year's Day this year, as well as many restaurant chains.

Is McDonald's open or closed on New Year's Day 2026? Here's what to know

Projections on the monument will run through Monday, depicting discovery, revolution, expansion and modern timesWATCH LIVE: America250 hosts New Year’s Eve art and light installation at Washington MonumentThe America250 event features a narrated projection program that appears at the top of each hour and runs approximately 20–25 minutes per cycle.

Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year

WASHINGTON -- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with layoffs remaining low despite a weakening labor market.U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 27 fell by 16,000 to 199,000 from the previous week’s 215,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday. Analysts surveyed by the data firm FactSet forecast 208,000 new applications.

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week

The environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy died Tuesday after revealing she had terminal cancer. Elaine Quijano reports.

Kennedy family mourns Tatiana Schlossberg

Figure represents significant expansion on earlier estimates as effort draws resources away from other DoJ casesThe US justice department is believed to be reviewing more than 5m pages of documents relating to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – an effort that is drawing resources away from existing cases, according to the New York Times.

US justice department reportedly reviewing more than 5m pages of Epstein files

You have a Lexus and they gave you a Chevy as a loaner?A woman says she has been filling her loaner vehicle with “87 octane” gas for her 1.5-hour commutes as payback for her Lexus dealership taking too long to repair her car.On Dec. 4, a Lexus owner (@lindamayorral) posted a TikTok, which has amassed 1.3 million views as of Saturday, showing that she has been filling her loaner car with the cheapest gas.

‘1.5-Hour Commute?’: Woman Says Lexus Dealership Is Holding Her Lexus ‘Hostage’. Then She Gets Revenge On Her Loaner Chevy

The NFL regular season all comes down to this.The final postseason berths and seeding for the playoffs will be determined by the results of games on Saturday and Sunday, with two spots and four division titles still up for grabs. Also at stake: the top seeds in each conference, which come with an all-important first-round bye.

NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: Who'll clinch last berths, top seeds?

Viral video shows staff member knocked down by massive prop that bounced off platform toward audience at Hollywood StudiosFox News Flash top headlines for December 31Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

An influencer shared a teary video after she gifted her foster dog who spent 495 days in the shelter the ultimate Christmas gift.Influencer Alix Earle, 25, shared an emotional video revealing that she has officially adopted her foster dog, Asia, after the pup spent 495 days waiting in a shelter.

Dog in Shelter for 495 Days Finds Unexpected Forever Home With Celebrity

The former House speaker called out Trump, and those around the president for enabling him.Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she didn’t watch President Donald Trump’s wild prime-time speech earlier this month for one simple reason.“I’ve had enough of him,” she told ABC’s Jonathan Karl in a new interview.

'Something's Wrong There': Nancy Pelosi Sounds Alarm On Trump's 'Mental Incapacity'

HOT SPRINGS -- A small aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing just after noon Wednesday on the new portion of the King Expressway just south of the junction of Arkansas 5 and Arkansas 7 with no injuries reported, Garland County Sheriff Mike McCormick told The Sentinel-Record.The plane, a Piper Cherokee Arrow four-seat, single-engine aircraft, owned by West Kentucky Flyers Corp., left Murray, Ken., shortly after 10 a.m. bound for Hot Springs Memorial Field, according to the FlightAware website.

Plane makes emergency landing on King Expressway

A puppy found abandoned in grueling conditions at a Florida park has died, despite efforts by rescuers to save him.Frosty, a purebred Shiba Inu, was rescued two days after nine puppies and their two moms were left inside a plastic storage bin at Taylor Park in Largo on December 19.

'World's bravest puppy' meets tragic end after being dumped in park

Candace Nelson, the founder of Sprinkles, a cupcake bakery chain, announced the company was closing all locations on Wednesday, shocking some fans of the bakery.Nelson founded Sprinkles in 2005 and the company has since expanded to include nearly two dozen brick and mortar stores.

Popular Bakery Chain to Permanently Close All Locations

Kim Kardashian and her most recent ex-husband, Kanye West, reportedly spent Christmas 2025 together for the sake of their four kids.The Skims co-founder and the “All of the Lights” rapper were “cordial with each other” over the holidays last week and are peacefully co-parenting their children: North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 6, sources told TMZ.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reunite for Christmas with their kids after bitter years-long feud: report

Donald Trump's favorability has plummeted in New York state according to polling data discussed by CNN analyst Harry Enten, who said the President is like a 'garbage dump'CNN came to a standstill after Donald Trump was dealt a crushing blow over his polling numbers in New York state.

CNN grinds to a halt to deliver 'crushing' announcement about Donald Trump

As this year draws to a close, the stars point to major shifts and surprising windfalls in 2026.Much of this luck will be owed to the movements of planet Jupiter.In astrology, Jupiter is the bearer of blessings, fortune, favor and excess. Also known as “the Great Benefic,” the planet comes through with a Midas touch, bringing us opportunities for growth, joy and wealth in all their myriad forms.

These 4 zodiac signs are primed to be the luckiest in the New Year

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.A lot of us have a cough now, right?Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve just accepted that the symptom is your way of life for now.

Doctors Reveal The Unexpected Cough Remedy That Kicks In ASAP

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WKRC) - A father who threw his 8-month-old son against a wall because he was losing at an NBA video game, leaving the child with six broken ribs and a broken collar bone, was sentenced to over a decade in prison.Jalin White, 22, was arrested in November 2024 after the mother of his child rushed their 8-month-old baby to the hospital when she arrived home to find that he was twitching and barely breathing, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Law & Crime.

Dad who threw 8-month-old at wall because he was losing at NBA video game learns sentence

Gunnar and Matthew Nelson share details of their father's last-minute decision in new memoirHow Ricky Nelson’s last phone call saved his sons’ livesThe Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, reflect on their father Ricky Nelson’s final call and legacy and discuss their new memoir, ‘What Happened to Your Hair?’

Ricky Nelson’s sons recall his final call that saved their lives before plane crash

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Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt 6 a.m. ET, New Zealand was one of the first countries to reach 2026, ringing in the new year with a fireworks display.

New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world

President Donald Trump said on social media Wednesday that he is removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.“We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again — Only a question of time!” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

Trump says he's removing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland

Several people have been killed and others injured in a fire at a new year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, a police spokesperson said Thursday.Gaetan Lathion, spokesperson for police in the canton of Valais, said the “fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana.”

Several killed in fire at new year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say

Did you know that a staggering 85% of people over the age of 40 have plaque building up inside their arteries right now, and most of them don’t even know it? This silent, dangerous accumulation is the number one cause of heart attacks and strokes worldwide.

Take lemon and garlic on an empty stomach for 7 days — unclog your arteries

When you're grabbing a bottle of Coca-Cola during a grocery run, you're likely not paying any attention to the color of the bottle's lid. Because why would you? It turns out that for soda lovers, there's a very specific reason why the color of your Coca-Cola bottle top matters, especially this time of year.

People Are Scrambling To Find Coca-Cola Bottles With Yellow Lids—Here's Why

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 3 in Attleborough (Massachusetts) District Court on one count of assault and battery on a family/household member.The alleged assault occurred on Aug. 8, but the criminal complaint was not issued until Dec. 16 and was not publicly reported until Wednesday.

Former Alabama defensive tackle facing domestic-assault charge

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Skywatchers are set for a double helping of celestial sights on Saturday, Jan. 3, when the rise of the first full moon of 2026 will be followed shortly by the peak of one of the strongest meteor showers of the year.

Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see the first 'shooting' stars of the year

Start your New Year’s resolution by leveling up your fitness routineThe new year is here, and for many that means new fitness goals or even new routines. We rounded up treadmills, exercise bikes, dumbbells and more to kick-start your routine. From 33% off a folding walking pad to an extremely roomy Adidias gym bag, these fitness essentials are definitely worth checking out.

New year fitness deals: up to 42% off walking pads, weights and more

President Donald Trump has delayed new tariff increases on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for a year to 2027, according to a White House statement.The American president signed a proclamation hours before the end of 2025, postponing the tariffs hikes on these items, which were originally due to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Trump postpones tariff hikes on furniture, kitchen cabinets for a year

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

GAYLORD, MI - Saturday nights are turning into a whole new adventure at Treetops Resort near Gaylord - and it’s a real adrenaline rush.Blackout Tubing is making its debut this winter. On Saturday nights after the chairlifts have stopped spinning, the slope lights go off.

Feel the need for speed? Treetops unveils new Blackout Tubing experience

NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath.